CONCEPTUAL QUESTION:
How can a design be made more sustainable across its life cycle?
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TASK 8 | LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS INQUIRY
Note: This is an assessed task
TASK 1: INQUIRY
What is LCA?
By the end of this task, you should know and be able to explain the following:
What a life cycle analysis is
How and when it is used
Why LCA exists
FIRST: Read the information below
THEN: Complete the questions task in your portfolio
TASK 2: Comparative Analysis
By the end of this task, you should know and be able to apply your understanding of LCA.
FIRST: Read the information below
Read the information on each multi tool
Compare and contrast the information
THEN: Answer the questions in your portfolio. Explain & justify.
Compare the environmental impact of both tools across their full life cycles.
Justify which one is more environmentally friendly based on material sourcing, energy use, longevity, and disposal.
How could each be made more sustainable across its life? What would you change/do to achieve this and why? Explain and justify.
CHECKLIST:
Task 8a
You have defined LCA
You have explained how LCA is performed
You have stated the purpose of LCA
Task 8b
You have compared the environmental impact of both tools
You have justified which of the two tools is more environmentally friendly and explained why
You have suggested how each tool could be made to be more sustainable across their life and have justified your suggestion
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